Senior Associate-esg Analytics

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Department
- The Data and Analytics team in MESGS is responsible for sourcing, extracting, standardizing, and verifying all ESG data that power every MESG product. It develops and maintains analytic logic and tools used by MESG analysts. By developing sophisticated machine learning and quantitative methods, the team also leads initiatives to create business-wide operational efficiencies.

Role/Responsibilities
- The Senior Associate-ESG Analytics is expert on at least one sector, one theme, and on Moody’s ESG (MESG) Rating Framework. Moody’s ESG Solutions Group (MESGS) is a business unit of Moody’s Corporation. Its mission is to serve the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights. Complementing Moody’s long-established track record in risk management expertise, the group’s comprehensive offering includes - but is not limited to - ESG scores and assessments, climate data, ESG-themed indices, Sustainability Ratings and sustainable finance certifier services that help fulfil the broad spectrum of ESG- and climate-related goals in risk management, equity and credit markets.
The Senior Associate-ESG Analytics produces, controls and plans research linked to their sectors and themes of expertise, while contributing to the visibility of this expertise for internal and external clients.
- **Responsibilities**:

- Manage the monitoring of ESG events, trends and challenges
- Entertain and develop teams’ ESG knowledge on associated performances, controversies, emerging trends and challenges
- Answer to internal and external requests (questions, answer to bid tender, presentations of derivate products, projects, etc.)
- Plan and control research with the aim to deliver it in due time and in line with MESG quality standards
- Plan and control the production of research pieces and present them to internal and external clients
- Conduct quality controls on research conducted within the division and ensure the respect of quality standards relating to MESG rating process
- Produce research according to MESG processes and quality standards
- Train and tutor new collaborators (rating framework and process, quality controls, sector leads, presenting the rating framework, etc.)
- Support the continuous improvement of our tools, processes and methodology for maintaining our quality standards and improving the efficiency of our activities

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**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and/or experience in related discipline (Sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), Sustainable Finance)
- Have a strong interest in ESG, CSR, Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) and/or sustainable development.
- 1-2 years of work experience in a related field.
- Excellent English Language skills (working language). Knowledge of other languages is desirable, but not a requirement.
- Ability to work autonomously, under the supervision and support of a team
- Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking
- Demonstrate time management skills to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate communication and writing skills - ability to synthesise and report information in a clear and accurate way, respecting quality expectations.
- Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.